Indian News Channel Criticized For Being Racist Toward EXO’s Chanyeol
Advertisements An Indian TV network which is the most-viewed Hindi station featured a Chinese segment on May 9th. They tackled the irresponsible behavior of the Chinese government during the initial COVID-19 outbreak. Read about it at KPopStarz
Try TWICE Jihyo’s 7-Step Skincare Routine for A Beautifu and Radiant Skin
Advertisements TWICE’s leader, Jihyo, is known for her baby-like and youthful skin, which is seriously standing out among female artists! Recently, in an interview with Allure, the 23-year old female idol has shared her 7-step skincare routine. Source: KPopStarz
5 Female Idols Who Immediately Come To Mind When Talking About Red Hair
Advertisements It’s practically a requirement for K-Pop idols to regularly switch up their hair color, and one of the most popular colors for the daring is red. Among those who have been spotted with red hair, several have made such a great impression on fans and non-fans alike that they’re still remembered for it to […]
Are BIGBANG Members’ Recent Social Media Posts Possible Comeback Hints?
Advertisements VIPs have been waiting for so long, especially that the group took a hiatus when each member served in the military. However, BIGBANG members allegedly revealed some “possible teasers” for a new music release. Source: KPopStarz
Jaejoong Admits His Coronavirus “Diagnosis” was an April Fool’s Prank + Netizens Rebuke Him
Advertisements Many people fool around on April Fool’s Day, yet Kim Jaejoong’s prank did not sit well with netizens, saying that the antic he pulled was not something to laugh at – rather, it was alarming. Source: KPopStarz
Girls’ Generation Tiffany’s Manager Has Been Diagnosed With Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Advertisements Girls’ Generation‘s Tiffany‘s manager for her Global promotions, Tara Anne (also know by the name Tara Redavid), has been diagnosed with Coronavirus (COVID-19). She confirmed her diagnosis via her GoFundMe, which was organized by one of her acquaintances. The friend who organized the GoFundMe for her also stated she has developed pneumonia as a […]
CJ ENM Confirms One PD Has Been Diagnosed With Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Advertisements CJ ENM has just confirmed that one of their PD’s has contracted Coronavirus (COVID-19) after spending their vacation in New York. According to separate reports from Sports World and Ilgan Sports, one production director (PD) for a program produced by CJ ENM was tested positive for Coronavirus. The patient was said to have left […]
Viu and Mediacorp combine forces to amplify premium content offerings for viewers across Asia
Advertisements Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service from PCCW Media Group with more than 41 million monthly active users (MAU), and Mediacorp, Singapore’s largest content creator and national media network, today announced a collaboration which will offer Viu-ers access to drama and lifestyle programmes from Mediacorp. Ms. Virginia Lim, Chief Content Officer, Viu, said, “Viu has established itself to be a leading pan-regional OTT platform engaging our viewers with premium entertainment content made in Asia. We are committed to continually enriching the content experience on our platform, and in recent years we have successfully brought locally produced shows from terrestrial broadcasters to our regional digital viewers. This collaboration with Mediacorp is another example of Viu being the ideal digital platform in the region to showcase the great content produced in Singapore.” Starting from today, more than 600 hours of curated Mediacorp content will be available to Viu-ers throughout Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. This selection spans scripted and factual titles, from recent Chinese rom-com megahits like My One In A Million (2019) and the social issue-focused dystopian drama A World of Difference (2019); romantic family-friendly titles Happy Prince (2020) and Heart to Heart (2018); psychodramas Doppelganger (2018) and The Driver (2020); seasons three and four of the popular police procedural series C.L.I.F. (2014 – 2016), to All Around You (2020), a youth-centric drama featuring the fresh-faced finalists of Star Search 2019. English programmes for the picking include Asia Contents Awards 2019 Best Asian Drama winner Faculty (2017), seasons one and two of tech-driven thriller Zero Calling (2014 – 2015), and Food Heroes (2016), CNA’s showcase of Singaporean gastronomic gurus. Content will include English, Bahasa Melayu, Traditional Chinese and Thai subtitles on an as-available basis. Ms. Doreen Neo, Chief Content Officer, Mediacorp, said, “Partnering with Viu will extend the reach and recognition of our content to a wider regional audience, and attests to the universal appeal and storytelling strength of Mediacorp productions. We are excited to introduce our proudly ‘made in Singapore’ content to new audiences across Asia.” The Mediacorp content offerings are now available on the Viu mobile app, which can be downloaded for free on App Store, Google Play, and selected smart TVs; as well as on the web at www.viu.com. Source: K-Music Insider
NCT 127 New Song “Kick It” Continues Gain Recognition in the US Media
Advertisements NCT 127’s new song “Kick It” gains recognition in the US media as it enters several music charts such as MTV, Billboard, AP, and COS. Source: KPopStarz